ETHWomen: Untraceable event and hackathon in Toronto

ETHWomen, a female-focused and inclusive hackathon, will be held from Aug. 14 to 23. 

With a focus on empowering female talent in web3, ETHWomen is a hybrid event combining online participation with an in-person experience. 

The live event will be in conjunction with ETHToronto and Blockchain Futurist Conference. It provides a platform for innovation in downtown Toronto from Aug. 15 to 16, 2023.

Over 2,500 women will unite at the hackathon to learn, network, and collaborate in shaping the future of web3. 

The event includes diverse programming, such as speakers, panel discussions, mentorship hours, and curated events to empower ETHWomen participants.

Events include:

•  Women’s breakfast: The ETHWomen Breakfast will be on Aug.16, in partnership with over 10 web3 women community groups.
• Stratos builders house: The Stratos Builders House will feature the newest Decentralized Data Mesh technology on Aug. 15.
• Mentorship hours and career connect: On August 16, ETHWomen participants can engage with industry experts, receive guidance, and connect with companies seeking to hire talented females in web3.
• Female founders showcase: On Aug. 16 in the late afternoon, nine female founders will share their journeys and accomplishments and compete for prizes up to $30,000. 

ETHWomen will include a hackathon where participants compete for prizes from bounty sponsors, including Audius, Avalanche, Aleo, CryptoChicks, Metis DAO, Open Zeppelin, and XDC Network. 

The event is organized by Tracy Leparulo, founder of Untraceable, a female-led team. Untraceable Events has over ten years of experience organizing blockchain events.

Tracy Leparulo, founder of Untraceable, Blockchain Futurist Conference and ETHWomen, said:

“As a female in web3 for over 10 years, it’s incredibly important to foster events that unite women, facilitating networking and mutual support. Witnessing the remarkable turnout of women for this event fills me with joy. However, we recognize that there is still much progress in promoting inclusivity and diversity across every aspect of the space.”

This year’s speaker lineup for ETHWomen includes:

• Michele Romanow, “Dragon” from CBC’s Dragons’ Den, co-founder and executive chairman of Clearco
• Elena Sinelnikova, co-founder of MetisDAO Foundation and CryptoChicks
• Sara Mansur, director of Developer Growth, Ripple
• Jamie Jung, Women in Web3 Korea
• Tracy Leparulo, founder & CEO, Untraceable
• Rhonda Eldridge, founder, Harness All Possibilities
• Daniela Barbosa, executive director, Hyperledger Foundation and general manager for Blockchain and Identity, Linux Foundation

ETHWomen aims to organize an unforgettable experience for women and girls attending the event, physically and virtually.

The event will create lasting connections, advance ideas, and inspire women to embrace blockchain’s potential.

Those interested in joining ETHWomen as a mentor, hacker, attendee, speaker, or sponsor can apply at ETHWomen.com